Compliance Manager - Immediate Hiring

AGENSI PEKERJAAN TRUST RECRUIT SDN. BHD.; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AGENSI PEKERJAAN TRUST RECRUIT SDN. BHD. is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead design, implementation, and oversight of the group’s regulatory and governance programs.

You will partner with senior management, the legal team, and the company secretary to ensure full compliance with Bursa Malaysia listing requirements and applicable laws. The role covers ESG reporting, data protection (PDPA) compliance, internal control improvements, and risk management across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law or related field required.
• Certifications in ICA, CIPP/E or CIA are advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years in corporate compliance, governance or risk mgmt.
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English with strong stakeholder mgmt.
• Experience with Bursa Malaysia listing requirements or regulated env.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and refine corporate compliance framework and controls.
• Conduct risk-based evaluations, track weaknesses, and oversee remediation.
• Report findings and strategic recommendations to executives and committees.
• Oversee Bursa Malaysia regulatory adherence, filings, and calendars.
• Coordinate corporate secretarial duties and governance documentation.
• Lead ESG strategy, disclosures, and annual reporting processes.
• Serve as DPO for PDPA compliance and privacy governance.
• Coordinate internal audit scope, data requests, and management responses.
• Oversee contracts lifecycle and licensing regimes; support legal reviews.
• Mentor Compliance Officer and provide practical compliance counsel.

Skills

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Bilingual English Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B) or related field

Professional certifications in Compliance / Data Protection / Internal Audit

Job description

The Compliance Manager is responsible for leading, designing, and maintaining the group's regulatory, corporate governance, and compliance operations. This role ensures total adherence to applicable statutory laws, regulatory frameworks, licensing mandates, and Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements. Functioning as a key risk and governance lead, the Compliance Manager collaborates closely with Executive Management, the Legal Associate, and the appointed Company Secretary while supervising the day-to-day operations of the Compliance unit.

Job Description

Design, implement, and continuously refine the corporate compliance framework, internal controls, and monitoring protocols aligned with evolving statutory standards.

Conduct risk-based compliance evaluations, track control weaknesses, oversee incident remediation, and maintain central risk registers.

Report key risk indicators, audit findings, and strategic recommendations directly to Executive Management and Governance Committees.

2. Listed Company Regulatory Adherence (Bursa Malaysia)

Oversee corporate compliance with the Bursa Malaysia Main/ACE Market Listing Requirements and relevant capital market regulations.

Maintain the corporate compliance calendar, regulatory obligation matrix, and statutory filing timelines.

Monitor major corporate transactions and regulatory developments, advising stakeholders on disclosure obligations, submission requirements, and risk mitigation.

3. Corporate Secretarial & Governance Coordination

Manage statutory compliance, annual returns, and corporate register updates in direct coordination with the appointed Company Secretary.

Maintain governance frameworks to ensure corporate resolutions, board approvals, and shareholder actions comply with regulatory mandates.

4. ESG, Sustainability & Corporate Reporting

Lead the group's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, operational framework, and statutory disclosure requirements.

Spearhead data collection across business units to ensure accurate ESG disclosures within the Annual Integrated Report in accordance with Bursa Malaysia standards.

Collaborate with Finance, Legal, external auditors, and assurance providers to deliver the Annual Financial Report within target deadlines.

5. Data Protection Officer (DPO) & Privacy Governance

Serve as a designated Data Protection Officer (DPO), managing the group's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) compliance program.

Develop privacy notices, execute data protection impact assessments, and manage data breach protocols, subject access requests, and regulatory inquiries.

6. Internal Audit & Control Oversight

Serve as the primary liaison for the outsourced Internal Audit function, coordinating audit scopes, document provision, and management response tracking.

Lead the strategic blueprint to establish an internal, in-house Internal Audit function over time.

7. Contract Lifecycle & Regulatory Licensing

Oversee contract lifecycle management, maintaining centralized repositories for key commercial milestones, renewals, and obligations.

Maintain the master licensing register to guarantee uninterrupted operations, timely license renewals, and regulatory permits.

Support the Legal Associate in reviewing commercial contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and tender submissions.

Direct, mentor, and evaluate the performance of the Compliance Officer, promoting capability development within the team.

Provide pragmatic, solution-oriented compliance counsel to internal business units (HR, Finance, Operations) to balance commercial goals with legal compliance.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B), Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Business, or a related discipline.

Professional certifications in Compliance (e.g., ICA), Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Data Protection (e.g., CIPP/E), or Internal Audit (CIA) are highly advantageous.

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in corporate compliance, legal, governance, or risk management functions.

Excellent command of written and spoken Bahasa Malaysia and English, paired with refined stakeholder management skills.

Prior experience within a Bursa Malaysia-listed issuer, public listed company, or highly regulated environment is required.

Demonstrated working exposure across ESG reporting, PDPA compliance, and contract review workflows.

Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior compliance staff.

Deep working knowledge of corporate governance practices, Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements, and statutory compliance frameworks.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business processes.

Must possess personal transport for occasional travel between corporate sites or regulatory bodies.